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Abashian Family History

Abashian Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Abajian, Bastian, Bastion, Sebastian, Ashman, Bassin, Avakian

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Where is the Abashian family from?

You can see how Abashian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abashian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Abashian family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Abashian's in USA. California had the highest population of Abashian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abashian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Abashian ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Abashian ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Abashian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abashian census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Abashian. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Abashian. For the veterans among your Abashian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abashian lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Abashian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Abashian in 1974 was 81, and 67 in 2002.

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